Reparations Nation: Evanston recipients targeted by online predators and could lose other benefits – Washington Examiner

Ramona Burton, one of the first 16 recipients chosen for Evanston's historic program, said her identity was stolen after her name was publicly released. She is the target of online scammers, and she has largely had to navigate the cyber landmines alone. Robin Rue Simmons, the architect of the reparations program, said she, too, has been targeted but stated there simply aren't enough resources available to shield awardees from nefarious actors.
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vb
2 years ago

For once, I’m supporting the scammers on this.

The Paraclete
2 years ago

Scoff, chortle

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